Tabloid: meaning, definitions and examples
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tabloid
[ หtรฆb.lษษชd ]
newspaper
A tabloid is a newspaper with small pages that has many pictures and short, simple reports.
Synonyms
gossip sheet, rag, rag sheet
Examples of usage
- I prefer reading tabloids for quick news updates.
- The tabloid headlines are often sensationalized for more readership.
journalism
Tabloid journalism is a style of journalism that emphasizes sensational crime stories, gossip columns about celebrities, and pop culture.
Synonyms
sensationalist journalism, yellow journalism
Examples of usage
- The tabloid journalism industry is known for its sensational headlines and exaggerated stories.
- Many people criticize tabloid journalism for its lack of credibility.
Translations
Translations of the word "tabloid" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tabloide
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฌเฅเคฒเฅเคเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Boulevardzeitung
๐ฎ๐ฉ tabloid
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฑะปะพัะด
๐ต๐ฑ tabloid
๐ฏ๐ต ใฟใใญใคใ็ด (taburoido-shi)
๐ซ๐ท tabloรฏd
๐ช๐ธ tabloide
๐น๐ท tabloid
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ธ๋ก์ด๋ (tabloid)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุงุจูููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ bulvรกrnรญ tisk
๐ธ๐ฐ bulvรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๅฐๆฅ (xiวobร o)
๐ธ๐ฎ tabloid
๐ฎ๐ธ slรบรฐurblaรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะฑะปะพะธะด
๐ฌ๐ช แขแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tabloid
๐ฒ๐ฝ tabloide
Etymology
The term 'tabloid' originated in the late 19th century as a reference to the size of newspapers that were half the size of standard broadsheets. Over time, tabloids became associated with sensationalized content and celebrity gossip. Today, tabloids are known for their eye-catching headlines and focus on popular culture.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,062, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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- 22061 diluent
- 22062 tabloid
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- 22064 panther
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